timid

CEFRB2

/ˈtɪmɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Shy and lacking confidence or courage.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Lacking in courage or confidence.

Examples

  • Bob is very timid and blushes when chatting with girls.

  • Generally speaking, we Japanese are a little too timid in speaking foreign languages.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

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In context

  • New hires who just joined the company do everything in this timid manner.

  • John's a very timid person. I doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid”), from timeō (“to fear”).